Welcome to the William C Daldy

About us

With more than 35 years experience cruising Auckland Harbour, highly knowledgeable, experienced staff and an unrivalled quest for service you can trust, charter the W C Daldy. We will make your function a memorable success. We are Auckland’s most stable, fun and affordable charter boat for our size.

The William C Daldy is a twin screw, coal-fired steam tug, built at Renfrew on the Clyde in Scotland for the Auckland Harbour Board in 1935. After an 82 day delivery voyage to New Zealand, she entered service in February 1936, handling shipping in the port of Auckland

Entertainment Music, DJ's, or a Live band?

Whether it be finger food, a fully catered meal or you choose to cater for yourselves using the onboard facilities provided, our Purser and galley staff will be on hand to ensure everything runs seamlessly on the day.

Food & Drink

WC Daldy Sound System – Complimentary, Excellent for medium sized crowds. A separate PA System is available for public address announcements. Bring your own Ipod / Phone etc with your favourite tunes and plug in.

Sponsors

Special thanks to all our sponsors!

About Daldy

William C Daldy is the largest operating steam ship in New Zealand, and also the most relaxed way to experience the beautiful Waitemata harbour. Proudly named after Auckland’s first Harbour Board Chairman, we offer private charters and public sailings.

Talk to us now about your requirements on (09) 974 345 7, (021) 118 083 8 or (021) 400 258. Alternatively, you can contact us here by email instead.

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2 years ago

Some Daldy on Daldy action as we prepare to be towed to the Navy Dry Dock.